How many containers lost at sea? 
The World Shipping Council (WSC) recently published its ‘Containers Lost at Sea Report’, covering 2020-2021. Approximately 241 million cargo loads in containers were handled by international carriers last year. The analysis shows that containers lost overboard represent less... more
Another warehouse for the FRA logistics hub
Fraport, the owner and operator of Frankfurt Airport (FRA), is building a new airfreight warehouse at FRA’s Cargo City South, thus filling another vacant lot at this important logistics centre. The new facility will be used by DHL Global Forwarding, the air and sea freight... more
Zero-emission commercial vehicles go online
Quantron is breaking new ground in the sale of new vehicles on online platforms. For this, the e-mobility company uses the reach of Truck Scout 24, an established commercial vehicle online sales platform. An important part and prerequisite of this cooperation is that the sales... more
WAL: 27 mentees for first mentorship scheme
The 27 mentees from the first Women in Aviation and Logistics (WAL) mentorship project have successfully completed the programme, reporting a boost in confidence and benefitting from networking with senior members of the industry. The inaugural four-month scheme brought... more
New maritime code for Cape Verde
From sustainable fishing projects in the Adriatic Sea to the new drainage programmes in the Niger Delta, the International Maritime Safety Security and Environment Academy (Imssea) is committed to playing an active role. Lately, it assisted in the revision of the new... more
Turkish Cargo launches three new services
Turkish Cargo has been investing in infrastructure and technology to provide cost saving, flexible and privileged shipment offers. It has now launched three new services: "TK Smart" has been developed for general cargo transports and offers cost-effective... more
Fyuriant celebrates premiere
Manufacturer Clean Logistics has presented its first hydrogen-powered zero-emission truck, called Fyuriant, at the Stade airfield in Germany. The 40 t truck is equipped with two hydrogen fuel cells with an output of 2x120 kW and hydrogen tanks with a volume of 43 kg, amongst... more
To Basel and Zurich 
In the Swiss logistics scene Pelichet, in Geneva, is one of the more discreet players. Régis Serrière, head of the international team and strategy director there since March, explained the company’s profile and expansion plans to Christian Doepgen recently. more
Elcome Intl and SAL Navigation sign agreement
Elcome International has signed an agreement to become an authorised sales and service representative for Sweden-based SAL Navigation. Under the agreement, Elcome is authorised to conduct sales, installation, service and maintenance for SAL’s echo sounders, speed logs,... more
Boost for railfreight
Railfreight operators Ferrotramviaria, For Fer, Hupac, Medlog Italia, Medway Italia, Mercitalia Logistics (FS Italiane Group), Rail Cargo Carrier Italia and Rail Traction have joined forces to form Fermerci. With their cooperation, the companies aim to increase railfreight... more